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“This is the justice you asked,” Edward said. “This is the most we can accept. If you really lay a hand on her. can you guarantee Sherry won’t hate you in the future? Whatever our conflicts, we’re family. I think Sherry feels the same way.”
Since he decided to punish Teresa so severely, Sherry wouldn’t need to blame them this time. This was more than enough.
This punishment was to wipe the slate clean. Sherry would have no right to cause trouble anymore.
Gilbert didn’t know what kind of punishment Teresa would receive. Judging from their behavior, it must be severe.
Gilbert didn’t want to target the Campbells.
He absolutely couldn’t let them completely sever ties with Sherry because of him.
“I hope you can give me a satisfactory answer. I want to see real punishment.”
The punishment absolutely cannot be light.
Otherwise, who would compensate for the harm Sherry suffered? Just thinking about how Sherry was treated made him almost lose control of his anger. He turned and left.
Edward assured him confidently, “Don’t worry. I’ve always been fair.”
After Gilbert left, Teresa emerged, her face pale.
Edward spoke sternly, “Teresa, you made a mistake this time.”
Teresa burst into tears. “I don’t think I did anything wrong. I targeted Sherry because I was so disappointed in her. Didn’t you all see that she didn’t treat us like family? She didn’t even respect our brothers. She’s a Campbell! She tossed it like trash. I was just angry that she targeted you all like that.”
“Even so, you shouldn’t have joked about Sherry’s reputation,” Edward’s tone softened considerably. “Besides, why were you so close to Liam? Don’t you know the Hunts aren’t any good people? This punishment is to teach you a lesson.”
Teresa protested. “Liam was just helping me get revenge. He’s not as bad as I thought. Edward, you’re yelling at me! I’m in so much pain! My whole body hurts!”,
Claire hugged her tightly, her heart aching. “Alright. Look at her. Teresa’s already in so much pain. It’s no different from being punished. Let’s leave it at that!”
Edward’s eyes widened. “Mom, I promised Gilbert I’d discipline Teresa.”
Claire objected. “Discipline? You really want to discipline Teresa? Just saying it is enough. Sherry was only photographed. Didn’t you see how badly she hit Teresa? She didn’t care about sisterly affection at all. Besides, Teresa was standing up for us. What did she do wrong?”
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Chapter 74
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“Mom!”
“Gilbert won’t know it. I think you’re the one who wants to punish her. Go ahead then. You’ll be happy if you destroy all the family bonds between you.”
But Sherry was also beaten in the same way. The thought had barely formed when Teresa stood before him, tears welling in her eyes. Her face and body were covered in scratches, and her hair was a mess. “My skin is prone to scarring. Whipping will leave scars. You can pinch me however you want. I’ll do anything to appease Sherry.”
Teresa was still the sensible Teresa he knew.
Edward tenderly embraced Teresa.
Claire was right. Teresa was practically subjected to punishment now.
What if ten lashes left her scars?
Teresa wasn’t like Sherry. Teresa hadn’t had much as a child, which made her very insecure and led to extreme views about beauty.
Sherry, on the other hand, had been spoiled by them. Perhaps that’s why she was so difficult to manage.
Teresa had already suffered enough.
He believed Sherry would support his decision. After all, she had beaten Teresa so badly. “Then stay home. Don’t go out and make a scene. If someone finds out, I won’t be able to explain it to Gilbert.”
Teresa nodded obediently, overjoyed.
She didn’t know how Sherry had managed to hit her so hard, yet leave no marks.
Luckily, these were marks left from when Liam slept with her. It would be better if they misunderstood. They could blame it all on Sherry!
However, it was impossible for her not to make a scene.
She would definitely stand in front of Sherry and show her.
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